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• Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2016 Chevy Equinox
  For your 2016 Chevy Equinox we have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-523184-4 which is a confirmed fit as long as you don't have adaptive cruise control or active air shutters. This would work well with the Sterling tow bar you have part # RM-576. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 GMC Terrain AWD Behind an RV
  I completely understand how you feel. Flat towing a vehicle can seem overwhelming but I am happy to walk you through the parts you will need. The first thing to check is the vehicle owner's manual. I checked it online and on page 266 it states that front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models can be flat towed! So that is a step in the right direction. You will also want to look through that section of your owner's manual for the procedures required to flat tow your 2017 GMC Terrain. The...
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• Typical Labor Time for Professional Installation of Roadmaster Base Plate RM-523184-4
  A professional who is experienced in base plate installation should need about 3 hours to install a kit like # RM-523184-4. A good mechanic doing a first-time base plate install will likely require more time. Roadmaster quotes average install time of 2-1/2 hours for their own installs, which naturally benefit from their experience. If you like you can share with your local installer the linked instructions and video for this kit so that they can review the steps and give you a fairly solid...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Chevy Equinox without Adaptive Cruise or Shutters Behind an RV
  Roadmaster base plates # RM-523184-5 only work with motor home mounted tow bars and will not work with the Stowmaster. These base plates have a different type of connection at the ends of the removable arms that is not compatible with the Stowmaster. What will be required is either different base plates such as # RM-523184-4, which is compatible with the Stowmaster, or a different tow bar such as the Falcon 2, # RM-520. The base plates cost less so I would choose them if cost is an issue. If...
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• Will the Falcon 2 Tow Bar Fit Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2017 Chevy Equinox
  Yes, the Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520 is compatible with all Roadmaster base plates including # RM-523184-4 for your 2017 Chevy Equinox. I strongly recommend adding release tool # RM-066 because the Falcon 2 is not a non-binding tow bar and unless you are on perfectly level ground and straight it will be very difficult to release the tow bar arms. The other option is to go with a non-binding tow bar such as the Falcon All Terrain # RM-522. Once you go to a non-binding tow bar you won't ever...
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• Base Plates That Work With Duncan EazAligner 2000 Tow Bar on 2016 GMC Terrain
  There are base plates available that will work with a 2016 GMC Terrain and your Duncan EazAligner tow bar. The base plates that fit your '16 Denali are the Roadmaster EZ4 # RM-523184-4. You would then need the RoadMaster Base Plates to Duncan Towmatic II, Karbar and EazAligner Tow Bars Adapter # RM-038, as well as the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit # RM-201. This kit is required with the EZ series of base plates. I've added a link to a video review of the EZ4 base plates, as well...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
  The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 3160-1B is designed for the Chevy Equinox from 2010 to 2015 but is not a fit for your 2017. And has been discontinued. To fit your 2017 you can use the Roadmaster EZ4 # RM-523184-4 or EZ5 # RM-523184-5 Base Plate Kits. These will work for you as long as you don't have the adaptive cruise control or active air shutters on your Equinox. If you do then the Blue Ox # BX1689 will fit. I've linked our selection of tow bars for you to take a look at if you...
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• Will Base Plate Kit from 2014 Chevy Equinox Fit a 2017 Model
  Most of what you have can be reused from your flat towing setup on your 2014 Chevy Equinox like the tow bar and safety chains, but the base plate will not transfer to the 2017. For that you would need the part # RM-523184-4 which is only a fit back to the 2016 Equinox due to changes of the vehicle in that year. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 GMC Terrain AWD
  The Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate kits like the part # RM-523184-4 are the way to go as they easy to use and well made. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Chevy Equinox Behind and RV with Stowmaster Tow Bar
  Yes, you can use your Stowmaster tow bar with Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-523184-4 for your 2017 Chevy Equinox. In addition to the base plates and the tow bar you will also need safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For safety cables I recommend # RM-643 because the coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. It looks like you will need to pull...
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• Recommended Base Plate for a 2017 GMC Terrain Being Towed by a Roadmaster 5000 Tow Bar
  I checked with Roadmaster and yes the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # RM-523184-4 is exactly what you want to tow your 2017 GMC Terrain with a Roadmaster 5000 tow bar.
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• Will Roadmaster Base Plate from 2012 GMC Terrain Fit 2016 Terrain
  The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit with Removeable Arms # 523163-1 that is confirmed to fit the 2012 GMC Terrain is not a fit for the 2016 Terrain. The # 523163-1 base plate kit is designed to fit the 2010-2015 Terrain. The Roadmaster base plates that are confirmed to fit the 2016 GMC Terrain are the EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-5 and the EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-4. Both of these base plates are compatible with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520.
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• Will the Roadmaster Base Plates for a 2013 GMC Terrain Fit a 2017 GMC Terrain
  The correct Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit for a 2017 GMC Terrain is part # RM-523184-4 and the correct Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit for a 2013 GMC Terrain is part # 523163-1. Therefore, no, they are not the same but the rest of the parts should transfer over.
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